Synthetic Ephedrine Hydrochloride from China
Laboratory-synthesized ephedrine HCl identical to natural extract, used in generic pharmaceuticals. HTS 2939.41.00.00 explicitly includes alkaloids 'reproduced by synthesis' and their salts, per subheading language.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Synthetic route disclosure (e.g
• via phenylacetone) may trigger extra scrutiny
• Isotopic labeling (D-ephedrine) requires separate stability data